"Bayern defender Jerome Boateng left Munich yesterday without permission from the club. Boateng has transgressed the guidelines issued by the club by being too far away from his home," the club announced on Wednesday, April 1.

"FC Bayern believes the club has a responsibility to be a role model. As a consequence of this transgression, the club has decided to impose a fine on Boateng. The club will donate the money to Munich hospitals," the German giants added.

Proceeds from the fine are set to be channelled to local hospitals to help in the fight against the pandemic.

On his part, Boateng appeared to show little understanding of the fine, but resolved to take full responsibility for his actions.

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